1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 9.9 thru 30 HP 2-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 215Get this manual
Assembly
INotel Lubricate the tilt tube ave Triple-Guard grease
and tiller handle components with
[][1If any of the swivel bracket components were removed, refer to the two reference pictures for correct reassembly[] 2Clean the threads of the four pilot shaft to steering bracket screws thoroughlyApply ave Screw Lock to the threadsApply ave Ultra Lock to top mating flange of the pilot shaftAssemble the pilot shaft to the steering bracket and tighten the screws to torque of 120-144 inIbs(14-16 Nm)[] 3Install the upper front mount to the steering bracket with nut and washerTighten the nut to torque of 144-168 inIbs(16-19 Nm)"